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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Stefano Giovannoni was previously featured on this blog with the “Pisellino” designed for Alessi in 2005. Visit the web presence of Stefano Giovannoni here, which showcases many of his designs and other information.

Alessi 2009 General Catalog entry for the Piripicchio (p. 169).

Promotional image for the Piripicchio.

This entry is for the adorable “Piripicchio” made for Alessi (designation SG76) in three colors, light green, blue, and red, in 2005. It lists at $50 at the Alessi site and is sold elsewhere as well.

Piripicchio takes his name from the famous early 20th century Italian clown. He is composed of a thermoplastic polycarbonate resin body, the belly of which is a container for the shorn pills and lint, a set of blades, and a head with a spacing ring which can be removed and adjusted into three positions depending on the type of pilling on your clothes. A clear window lets you know when it’s time to empty. It also includes an auto-stop safety system and comes with a blade cleaning brush. It runs on two AA batteries, included in the box. Piripicchio is 8 cm by 6.5 cm and 14.3 cm in height.

The two inserts inside the box. At left, the guarantee. At right, disposal instructions. You’d really want to throw him away?